Ceedubya
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I am currently in the primary fermentation of an Oktoberfest, and it still looks quite active. see here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f13/should-i-brew-today-79003/
This beer has been fermenting for one week at between 51 - 54 degrees.
Anyway, I want to include a diacetyl rest before I rack to the secondary, then bring it down a few degrees a day to lagar temps. I started with an OG of 1.080 at 70 degrees, so what should I expect for a hydrometer reading before I let the temp rise for the rest? And how long should I wait to take the reading, should I give it a few more days as long as it still looks active?
I have been reading everything I can on the diacetyl rest process and my understanding of it is: ferment until 2/3 complete, bring to room temp (60-65), rest for 2 days, rack to secondary, back into fridge, lower temp 3-5 degrees per day until lager temps are reaches (32-35).
This beer has been fermenting for one week at between 51 - 54 degrees.
Anyway, I want to include a diacetyl rest before I rack to the secondary, then bring it down a few degrees a day to lagar temps. I started with an OG of 1.080 at 70 degrees, so what should I expect for a hydrometer reading before I let the temp rise for the rest? And how long should I wait to take the reading, should I give it a few more days as long as it still looks active?
I have been reading everything I can on the diacetyl rest process and my understanding of it is: ferment until 2/3 complete, bring to room temp (60-65), rest for 2 days, rack to secondary, back into fridge, lower temp 3-5 degrees per day until lager temps are reaches (32-35).